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• Perform an "Operation Beautiful," where you write a message of love and beauty to someone on a post-it note and put it in a public place (or on the back of a diet book, for example).
  
  
  
  
• Give a sincere (and unsolicited) compliment to a stranger.

• Buy a meal or cup of soup for someone who is begging or is in need.
  
  
• Is it mid-December?  Go into the local post office and pick up a "letter to Santa." Buy or send gift(s) to the writer and have them delivered for Christmas!
  
  
  
  
• Walking with your kids?  Have a race to see who can pick up the most litter.
  
  
• Leave your change in the soda machine as a surprise for the next person.
  
  
• Drop coins in a garden. The next time it is weeded, someone will find a nice surprise.
  
  
  
  
• Have especially good service (or friendly staff, etc) somewhere you've been? When you get home from your Bahama yacht charter or Virgin Islands yacht charter, write a letter to management commending the establishment or the person(s), by name.
  
  
  
• Stopping in a cafe or coffee shop?  Buy a cup of coffee for the person behind you. They'll be so shocked and surprised when they get to the register!
  
  
  
• Want to spread the word about "Pay It Forward?" Go to the Pay It Forward website and order bracelets. Take them on your Feadship yacht charter, and as you practice Random Acts of Kindness, give a bracelet to the recipient who thanks you, so that they, too, will Pay It Forward!
  
  
  
  
  When you rent a private yacht, don't forget to practice Random Acts of Kindness on your trip and Pay It Forward. Your trip will be so much more rewarding for you and for others!
  
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  What is your favorite Random Act of Kindness to perform while on a yacht charter or traveling in another land?  Contact us HERE and let us know!
  
  

Whether as an effort to diversify investments, ego or challenge – many international celebrities have spent millions of dollars for the opportunity to own a superyacht.  Unlike athletes who splash their names on a restaurant and cover the walls in memorabilia as a shrine to their athletic glory, celebrity yacht owners rarely view their vessels as a tool for self-promotion. Instead, these yachts serve as a private oasis, a retreat from the constant pressures of the high-profile world of business and entertainment.

When not in use by their owners or families, many of these yachts are available for hire as luxury mega yacht charter vessels.

1. VAJOLIROJA

Motor Yacht Va Bene is available for Caribbean yacht charter hire in the winter and spring at a rate of  $189,000 per week.  In the summer, the yacht is based in the Mediterranean and is priced at $210,000 per week in July and August, and $189,000 per week all other months.

3.  SEVEN SEAS

After her launch in 2010, speculation swirled around Steven Spielberg's motor yacht SEVEN SEAS as to whether or not she would enter the charter market.  At first - she did.  Recently, however, Spielberg withdrew the yacht from charter for extended personal use.  Hopeful that the superyacht will one day return to charter, we have selected her for our list of the best celebrity-owned (charter) yachts.  

At 86 meters in length, her size, shape, and style ensure that motor yacht Seven Seas is one of the most impressive yachts in the world.  Built by Oceanco, the megayacht features an infinity swimming pool on her aft deck which can conveniently be transformed into a full helipad or used as a screen for viewing movies while on deck or in the pool.

Let's keep our fingers crossed that we will soon see the return of Seven Seas to the rental marketplace!

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Do you know any other celebrity-owned yachts worthy of mention?  Help us expand our list and see if we can come up with the top ten celebrity-owned yacht, even if they are not for hire.  Contact us with your nominations HERE. 

If you are dreaming of a summer vacation this year, why not rent a private Mediterranean yacht such as the Amevi for a cruise.

Amevi is a very impressive 80m (262.48 ft) luxury motor yacht that is currently available for Mediterranean yacht charters. Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, Amevi also has a very sleek interior design that makes her a sight for sore eyes wherever she docks. Some of her highlights include the state-of-the-art cinema, heated pool, gymnasium, massage room, pool table, and hair salon. Super yacht Amevi can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests in suites that are nothing short of royal.

To book your private luxury yacht charter vacation, contact SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants HERE.

Can you believe it's almost March? 

Now is the perfect time to set the wheels in motion for a spring or summer luxury mega yacht charter holiday.

The specialists at SailAway sat down and came up with a short list of the top cruising destinations for 2011. They reviewed the "hot spots" from 2010, as well as the list of new locations that some mega yacht owners hope to visit this year. 

The team compiled the list of the top 4 desirable yacht charter destinations for 2011 and the ultimate yachts to rent for the experience.

1.  Explore the Indian Ocean, on CLOUD 9.

The beautiful islands of the Seychelles and Maldives await visitors in the Indian Ocean. Explore the area aboard yacht CLOUD 9, a 196-foot motor yacht built specifically for charter.

Visitors to SailAway's website and blog page are quite familiar with this vessel.  The winner of two design Awards,  the superyacht is outfitted with a gym and comes with lots of water toys. Her rates begin at  €315,000 per week.

2.  Go Down Under, with luxury yacht GALAXY

Last month, Oprah Winfrey spent a day sailing Sydney's famous harbor with Russell Crowe, as part of her "Ultimate Australian Adventure Tour."   There is little wonder why she chose this part of the world for her odyssey - from the vast Great Barrier Reef, to New Zealand's scenic, craggy coastline, this is a yachtman's paradise.



Indulge in luxury down under aboard the 183-foot GALAXY. Six cabins offer a party of 12 guests the ultimate in luxury accommodations. Her rates begin at $235,000 per week.


Come back tomorrow and we'll share destinations 3 and 4 with you!

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Do you have your own, "favorite destination" in which to rent a private yacht?  Leave us a comment about your top spot, we'll share it with our readers, and send you a "thank you" gift!

If you are looking for fabulous beaches and a great shopping experience, why not rent a private yacht and go on a St. Martin Yacht Charter aboard the magnificent Oceanco motor yacht, Anastasia?

She is a 75.5 meter (245 feet 7 inches) luxury motor super yacht currently available for luxury yacht charters to St. Martin in the lower Caribbean.  This large beautiful yacht is designed and fitted with all the conveniences you require to ensure that your yachting experience is simply unforgettable.

Anastasia's exterior and interior are sleek yet practical, and some of the highlights include a large sundeck Jacuzzi pool, a disco lounge, a gymnasium, a touch-and-go helipad, and an aquarium.

To reserve Anastasia for your private luxury yacht charter, contact SailAway now.

To book your private luxury yacht charter vacation aboard Anastasia or any other luxury yacht available for charter, contact the yachting professionals (since 1976) at SailAway.

The tax deadline approaches...you'll be receiving a refund.  The family deserves a special vacation all together!

It's time to plan...

Why not indulge yourself and rent a private yacht to the Caribbean for some fun for over the Christmas holidays this year?  This will ensure that you get pampered and have all your needs taken care of by a professional crew.

Should you opt for a Caribbean Bareboat Charter (like renting a car...you sail the yacht and take care of all of the onboard chores, yourselves) instead, you will get to enjoy the endless parties that take place on the islands through out the Christmas season.

During the holidays, the Caribbean islands come alive with colorful festivals and celebrations which are a reflection of the culture of the local people. They paint the local homes in colorful tones, put up new fun window treatments, decorate multiple Christmas trees, and have multiple parades full of lively dancers and elaborate costumes.

To book your private luxury Virgin Islands (or other Caribbean island) yacht charter vacation, contact the charter professionals at SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants here.  

As a destination, Greece is a sensory celebration. It's a dance with history and ancient gods, and a courtship between natural beauty and modern luxuries. It's also an invitation to indulge in a slower pace and simpler pleasures, like savoring a taverna meal complemented by a fantastic local wine you've most likely never heard of.

Of course, the ideal way to explore the myriad of small Greek islands is to rent a private yacht.    

For travelers with experience at the helm, a bareboat charter is the most affordable option for exploration.  Similar to renting a car, you do the "driving" by serving as your own skipper.  Yes, you and your travel companions must also do the cooking and cleaning, but when it comes to saving money, it is hard to top the appeal of a bareboat charter, especially sail boat charters as compared to power boats.

If you are not qualified to operate your own boat, or simply desire a hire level of comfort and amenities, some of the largest yachts in the world can be rented in the land of the Gods.  

The famous yacht CHRISTINA O calls Greece home.  The private vessel of the late Greek shipping tycoon, Aristotle Onassis, this yacht offers huge deck spaces and the indulgence of an original mosaic-tiled swimming pool. In addition to the Jacuzzi, there are three public lounges, a gym, and a game room - and the famous bar where Sir Winston Churchill first met Jackie Kennedy.



When to go to Greece?  Visit Greece between May and  October.  We prefer the so-called "shoulder season" (May and September/October), since the weather is generally good, and you'll enjoy more elbow room and often better prices in restaurants and gift shops.

When to book a yacht charter in Greece?   NOW is the time to make your 2011 Greece yacht charter reservations. 

For help in identifying the right yacht for your style and budget, call our specialists, toll-free: 1-800-YACHTCHARTER (800-922-4824) or visit www.1800sailaway.com